A MOBILE phone network has introduced its 4G service in two villages. 

Residents in Castle Hedingham and Sible Hedingham can benefit from the O2 service, which will allow customers to benefit from high speed mobile internet.

Derek McManus, chief operating officer of Telefónica UK said: “I’m delighted that O2 customers in Castle Hedingham and Sible Hedingham will soon be able to experience faster mobile internet making everything easier when using their phone or tablet.

"They’ll be able to stream high definition TV, shop on the go and use video calling. For our business customers, using 4G means they can be more effective and flexible by working remotely, accessing cloud services and collaborating using apps."

In addition to the launch of 4G, O2 is upgrading its 2G and 3G network in the area as part of its Network Modernisation Programme.

Work started last Wednesday in Sible Hedingham and was completed on Monday.

In Castle Hedingham, started on Monday and was completed yesterday.

O2 offers 4G in more than 11,000 towns and cities across the UK and spends the equivalent of £2 million a day on strengthening its network and increasing its reach.